[name_m]Hi[/name_m]! So we are expecting our first baby boy this [name_f]February[/name_f]. I am finding boy names to be SO difficult because the ones I like are either too trendy ([name_u]Grayson[/name_u]) or I just think of a dog (cash, maverick).
[name_f]My[/name_f] brother died when he was 6 and I was 12 and his name was [name_u]George[/name_u]. I always planned for a middle name [name_u]George[/name_u] but my family has pushed to go for [name_u]George[/name_u] as a first name. It’s a family name on both sides- I just am not quite sure how I feel about it! I feel a little weird. But I love the idea and sentiment and so does my husband. He wouldn’t necessarily like the name if it wasn’t for the meaning behind it but it’s a great solid name.
Anyway, I don’t know if I’ll go with [name_u]George[/name_u]. Ugh … But my husbands favorite name is [name_m]Graham[/name_m]. And I like that as well. [name_f]My[/name_f] question is… should I maybe name baby boy “[name_u]George[/name_u] [name_m]Graham[/name_m]” and we can choose nicknames (“GG”, “G”, “[name_m]Geo[/name_m]”, “[name_u]Gray[/name_u]”, even just call him [name_m]Graham[/name_m], etc,) OR do we save [name_m]Graham[/name_m] for a potential next baby boy?!
I’m very torn and if I don’t choose [name_u]George[/name_u] as a first name … I don’t feel like [name_u]George[/name_u] SOUNDS good as a middle name for our other top pick- [name_u]Theo[/name_u] (“[name_u]Theo[/name_u] [name_u]George[/name_u]” sounds choppy) and so does “[name_m]Graham[/name_m] [name_u]George[/name_u]”
Welcome to nameberry! Well first of all I am sorry for your loss but congratulations on your son!
Regarding [name_u]George[/name_u], I think it sounds like you are not really into it and you will be using this name for a lifetime so you should be completely sure you want it. While you might like the idea and meaning of using the name, you shouldn’t feel pressured to use it if you don’t feel absolutely comfortable doing so.
Have you thought of any variations of [name_u]George[/name_u] that you like? I think it could also work as a middle name when put up with the right first.
I think [name_u]George[/name_u] works as a middle name for you both. That way you can pick his first name and have fun in doing so. Often honour names take the middle name spot. [name_u]Theo[/name_u] [name_u]George[/name_u] is great.
Congrats on your little one and I’m sorry for your loss. I too think while honoring your brother would be wonderful, you need to be 100% comfortable using it as a first name, and it sounds like you are a bit hesitant. When deciding between an honor name or name you love, I believe it’s more important to choose a name you love. But that’s just me. I personally think [name_u]Theo[/name_u] [name_u]George[/name_u] doesn’t sound bad at all! I actually like it a lot. I think [name_u]Theo[/name_u] and [name_m]Graham[/name_m] would make great brothers if you’re willing to save that name for the future. All the best to you as you decide!
I like the nicknames [name_m]Geo[/name_m] and [name_u]Gray[/name_u], as they sound a bit more fresh and trendy, whereas [name_u]George[/name_u] is older and a bit clunky.
George [name_m]Graham[/name_m] is a bit heavy on G’ s in my opinion… I would vote to save [name_m]Graham[/name_m] for a potential brother.
I don’t mind [name_u]George[/name_u] in the middle… [name_u]Theo[/name_u] [name_u]George[/name_u] sounds nice (better than [name_u]George[/name_u] [name_u]Theo[/name_u], I think), and it would be less choppy once you add his last name.
Some other combos with [name_u]George[/name_u] in the first or muddle place are:
[name_m]Zachary[/name_m] [name_u]George[/name_u]
[name_u]George[/name_u] [name_u]Elliot[/name_u]
[name_u]George[/name_u] [name_u]Maxwell[/name_u]
[name_u]Maxwell[/name_u] [name_u]George[/name_u]
[name_u]George[/name_u] [name_m]Wesley[/name_m]
[name_u]George[/name_u] [name_u]Bennett[/name_u]
[name_u]Benjamin[/name_u] [name_u]George[/name_u]
An alternative would be to find a variation of [name_u]George[/name_u] ([name_u]Jory[/name_u], a Cornish variant, sounds cute and cool), or even a name with similar meaning (for example, [name_u]George[/name_u] meaning “farmer”, and the name [name_m]Bond[/name_m] means "peasant farmer).
I don’t think you should use [name_u]George[/name_u] as a first name if you don’t love the name itself.
Theo [name_u]George[/name_u] and [name_m]Graham[/name_m] [name_u]George[/name_u] both sound great though. The “G”s in [name_m]Graham[/name_m] and [name_u]George[/name_u] are pronounced differently do it doesn’t sound like a G overload to me.
I would recommend choosing a first name you and your husband both love. [name_u]George[/name_u] is a lovely honor name in the middle spot. [name_u]Theo[/name_u] [name_u]George[/name_u] is actually really sweet! [name_m]Graham[/name_m] [name_u]George[/name_u] works too!
Congratulations on your little boy! I am so sorry for the loss of your brother. I think honouring him is very special , however I think that you should be comfortable to be able to yell the name or say it on repeat ! I had a friend who wanted to name their daughter after his mother. However whenever she gets in trouble the father says he has a hard time sticking to it because he feels like he is being strict with his mom. I really like the sentiment of honouring him by using [name_u]George[/name_u] in the middle name spot.
I think [name_u]Theo[/name_u] [name_u]George[/name_u] is a Gorgeous name ! It sounds very regal and sophisticated, personable and wearable. If you still think it’s choppy ( I don’t I think it’s perfect) maybe [name_m]Theodore[/name_m] [name_u]George[/name_u] sounds better to your ear
I also like the suggestions of [name_u]Maxwell[/name_u] [name_u]George[/name_u] and [name_u]George[/name_u] [name_u]Maxwell[/name_u]
If you are looking for suggestions
[name_u]George[/name_u] [name_m]Allan[/name_m]
[name_u]George[/name_u] [name_m]Robert[/name_m]
[name_m]Joshua[/name_m] [name_u]George[/name_u]
[name_m]Thomas[/name_m] [name_u]George[/name_u]
[name_u]Douglas[/name_u] [name_u]George[/name_u]
[name_u]George[/name_u] [name_u]Murray[/name_u]
At the end of the day you should go with your gut and go with what you love!
Thank you for the personal example! And thank you for the reassurance that [name_u]Theo[/name_u] [name_u]George[/name_u] doesn’t actually sound bad. This whole thread was very helpful!!
I like it in the middle spot! I think the meaning behind honor names trumps the flow when used as a middle (with reason)… my 3 children all have honor names as their middle and I love it so much more than just picking a “great sounding combo”. However- [name_u]Theo[/name_u] [name_u]George[/name_u] sounds great to me!!
Girl, never let anyone push any name on you. I’m sure they’ve all got to name their kids. If you don’t imagine yourself saying that name 50 times a day for the rest of your life and not being in love every time you say it, don’t use it. I like [name_m]Graham[/name_m]. [name_m]Graham[/name_m] [name_u]George[/name_u] doesn’t flow awesome, but it’s passable.
I’ve never liked the name [name_m]Graham[/name_m], I just think of graham crackers
I agree that [name_u]George[/name_u] is a solid name. I think you should go with your instincts to have [name_u]George[/name_u] as the middle name. [name_u]Honor[/name_u] names are very beautiful and meaningful, but sometimes the name just isn’t what the parents really wants to call their child for the rest of their life. And that’s ok!
I suggest putting your foot down with the family member pushing for [name_u]George[/name_u] as a first name. [name_m]Just[/name_m] tell them that you appreciate their passion for your child to have a meaningful name, and you do intend to honor it, but you’re going for something else as the first name. That doesn’t make [name_u]George[/name_u] any less significant or special.
Perhaps someone has already suggested it, but [name_m]Theodore[/name_m] [name_u]George[/name_u] is lovely. And I love the nn [name_u]Theo[/name_u]. Another [name_u]Theo[/name_u] nn suggestion, if you’re open to it, [name_u]Thaddeus[/name_u] [name_u]George[/name_u].
If you have a theme or direction for names that you like, I’m sure the Berries will be happy to offer more suggestions!
I like the sound of [name_u]George[/name_u] [name_m]Graham[/name_m]. There’s no rules that say that his middle name can’t be his primary name. And the nickname options really are fabulous - [name_u]Gray[/name_u] out of [name_m]Graham[/name_m] and [name_m]Geo[/name_m] from [name_u]George[/name_u] are so fresh
I also second the above suggestion of something in honour of [name_u]George[/name_u], like [name_u]Jory[/name_u]. And the thought of extending to [name_m]Theodore[/name_m] [name_u]George[/name_u] and getting to use [name_u]Theo[/name_u].
My advice would be not to save a name for the next boy, because that opportunity may never present itself. In the end, all that matters is that you and your partner are in love with the name. If [name_m]Graham[/name_m] is “the one” and [name_u]George[/name_u] isn’t fitting the bill, that’s okay. It doesn’t slight your brother or take away from the love and memories that you and your family have of him.
This site has been helping me tremendously! And the continued support on this thread alone is really helpful- just the validation that it’s okay if I don’t go with [name_u]George[/name_u] for then first Name and it doesn’t take on “less meaning”. I have been reading lots of threads scoping out names so thank you all for this!!
